Characteristics of the MN Graduate

The MN (Master of Nursing) is a generalist nursing degree available to those who complete the pre-licensure stage of the Graduate Entry program. MN graduates possess the following characteristics:

Teaching/Learning

Provides opportunities for individuals, other professionals, populations and communities to enhance their knowledge about health, illness, and health seeking behaviors through consultation and education conceived in partnership with the learner

Research/Inquiry

Integrates best current evidence to continuously improve the delivery of care and identify areas where further evidence is needed

Nature of Practice

Provides and directs nursing care for individuals, groups, families and populations, that focuses on safety, quality, and the recipients’ needs, preferences and values

Leadership

Assumes beginning nursing leadership roles that are directed toward outcomes evaluation and implementation of care improvement initiatives

Ethics

Applies ethical principles in complex nursing situations

Collaboration

Promotes nursing and inter-professional collaboration to achieve safe, quality healthcare

Communication

Integrates technology and interpersonal techniques in communication, knowledge management, error mitigation, and decision-making with diverse clients and colleagues

Policy Development

Actively participates in policy development at local, unit, and state levels to promote safe, quality healthcare

Refer to the MSN Characteristics of the Graduate for those phases of the Graduate Entry Program.